Frequently Asked Questions

What is Flight of the Gibbon?

Flight of the Gibbon is a Zipline experience through the treetops of the exotic Thai rainforest. Your treetop adventure takes you along a combination of Ziplines of various lengths including one of the longest Ziplines in Southeast Asia. You will also cross rope bridges and enjoy the thrill of rappelling (assisted abseil) from the trees. The tour includes an educational walk through the rainforest where you will learn about the animals and plants to be found here. When you book this tour with Flight of the Gibbon the price includes round-trip transfers in our air-conditioned vans, lunch and an extra activity (please check our “what’s included” section further down the page). The tour takes approximately 7 hours from the time we pick you up at your hotel to the time we drop you off.

What are the age, weight, height, fitness and health requirements?

We do not really limit by age here at Flight of the Gibbon. For safety reasons, the only requirements are that participants need to be at least 1 meter (3 feet, 3 inches) tall to fit into the harness properly and cannot be more than 125kg (275Ibs). We regularly have guests as young as 5 years and up to 70 (we once had an 84-year-old guest complete our course).

Fitness?

Regarding fitness, we have some short walks through the rainforest that are approximately ten minutes in duration. If you can walk up two flights of stairs without stopping for a rest, you will be fine.

Can I do the course if I have a pre-existing medical condition?

Flight of the Gibbon strongly advises prospective guests with past or present medical conditions to check with your doctor prior to booking an activity with us. Our staff are not trained medical professionals and cannot assess the implications of Flight of the Gibbon activities on your medical condition.

Can I do the course if I’m pregnant?

Flight of the Gibbon does not allow pregnant woman to take part as the safety harness goes across your stomach and holds the entire weight of your body.

Where can I do the Flight of the Gibbon experience?

Zipline course locations

Flight of the Gibbon has two course locations, at Chiang Mai and Chonburi. Our course locations were chosen specifically for their beautiful, secluded and unique rainforest environment.

Ziplining in Chiang Mai

Our Chiang Mai course picks up from Chiang Mai city and is situated about a one-hour drive southeast of town in the beautiful Mae Kampong Village.

Ziplining in Bangkok/Pattaya

Our Chonburi course picks up from Bangkok and Pattaya and is situated approximately 60 minutes from Pattaya or seventy-five minutes from Bangkok. The course is inside Khao Kheow Safari Park and on the borders of Chompoo Wildlife Reserve.

Pickup times and transportation in Chiang Mai

For Chiang Mai, we will pick you up from any hotel located within the borders of Chiang Mai city and drop you back at your hotel at the end of the adventure.

Our pickup times for Chiang Mai are:

6.30am

8am

9am

12.30pm

Alternative drop-offs in Chiang Mai

If you wish to be dropped off at Chiang Mai airport or anywhere else in Chiang Mai city, please just let us know in advance and we can organize this for you.

Can I drive myself?

As an eco-friendly tourism company, we would like to discourage people from driving themselves and instead encourage you to join one of our shared vans to reduce pollution. Also, there is very limited parking space at the course location. The van transportation is included in the Zipline price and there are no discounts for people who wish to drive themselves.

**All pick-up times for every location are approximate and depend on traffic. Please allow a 30-minute window for our drivers to get to you. We really appreciate your understanding as unfortunately this is not an exact science. Just relax, grab a tea or coffee and you will soon be on your way to your amazing treetop adventure.

How does the pick-up work in Bangkok and Pattaya?

For our Chonburi location, we pick-up from Bangkok and Pattaya.

Bangkok

For Bangkok, the traffic is quite heavy so we have three set locations where we will pick up from:

In front of Sawasdee Kaosarn Inn on Kaosarn Road at 6am or 9am (Opposite the Coin Museum)

** If you have a group of four people or more traveling from Bangkok we can send an extra van to pick you up from your hotel.

Pattaya

For Pattaya, we will pick you up from any hotel located within the borders of Pattaya city and drop you back at your hotel at the end of the adventure.

Our pick-up times for Pattaya are:

7.30am

9.30am

12.30pm

**All pick-up times for every location are approximate and depend on traffic. Please allow a 30-minute window for our drivers to get to you. We really appreciate your understanding as unfortunately this is not an exact science. Just relax, grab a tea or coffee and you will soon be on your way to your amazing treetop adventure.

Alternative drop-offs in Bangkok/Pattaya

If you are being picked up in Bangkok and wish to be dropped off in Pattaya or vice versa we can organize a private van for you at a cost of 2,500THB. Unfortunately, our vans are usually full with guests so we can’t change you from your van to a different van going to a different location. Also, you will probably have luggage so you will need more space.

Can I drive myself?

As an eco-friendly tourism company, we would like to discourage people from driving themselves and instead join one of our shared vans to reduce pollution. Also, there is very limited parking space at the course location. The van transportation is included in the Zipline price and we do not give discounts for people who wish to drive themselves.

How do I book my Flight of the Gibbon Zipline adventure?

We recommend that you book your Flight of the Gibbon adventure online using our website. If you experience any trouble booking online, you can contact us via our Live Chat on the bottom right hand side of your screen. You can also book over the phone at +66 53 010 660 (international calls) or 05 010 660 (within Thailand). You can also book via email at info@treetopasia.com. When you are ready to book online or over the phone, please be prepared to make a payment for the full amount at the time of booking.

We also highly recommend that you book in advance as we tend to be busy almost all year round. Booking in advance will ensure that you do not miss out on your desired date/time and we have a very generous Cancelation and Change Policy.

Can I reschedule, cancel or change my booking?

You can reschedule or change an existing booking up to 24 hours before your scheduled time (subject to availability). If you cancel up to 48 hours prior to your scheduled time you will be FULLY REFUNDED. Within 48 hours you can cancel with a 50% fee. Cancelations with less than 24 hours’ notice and no-shows will forfeit their fee. To cancel or reschedule, just call us on +66 53 010 660 (international calls) or 05 010 660 (within Thailand) or email at info@treetopasia.com.

When are you open?

Our Zipline Courses are open 7 days per week 365 days a year.

Call center opening hours

Our super friendly call center is open 7 days per week 365 days per year. We open at 6am and close at 11pm (Bangkok time, UTC+07:00). Please feel free to chat with us on the website live chat, or call or email us anytime during operating hours.

What happens in bad weather?

Flight of the Gibbon is a great experience for all types of weather. The course remains open and it’s business as usual in most weather conditions. We will only stop during strong winds or if there is a risk of lightning.

**If your Zipline adventure is stopped due to weather, the decision is entirely up to our on-site Safety/Operations Manager. Remember, your safety is our number one priority! We will offer refunds or we will reschedule your booking accordingly. :)

What is your cancelation policy?

You can reschedule or change an existing booking up to 24 hours before your scheduled time (subject to availability). If you cancel up to 48 hours prior to your scheduled time you will be fully refunded. After 48 hours, you can cancel with a 50% fee. Cancelations with less than 24 hours’ notice and no-shows will forfeit their fee. To cancel or reschedule, just call us on at +66 53 010 660 (international calls) or 053 010 660 (within Thailand) or email info@treetopasia.com

Do you have discounts/specials?

Our prices are set and we do not offer discounts for students, children or seniors. We have some specials that run all year round and some that are seasonal. Please check our Specials Page to see what’s on offer right now!

How big are the groups? Are there instructors with us on the course?

To keep things more personal and enjoyable each group is limited to a maximum number of nine people. Each group is also accompanied by two fully-trained instructors known as Sky Rangers. They are there to keep you safe and to point out unique and interesting insights about the rainforest during your treetop adventure.

One Sky Ranger will always be on hand to safely clip you onto the Zipline and send you to the next platform. Another Sky Ranger will be there waiting for you at the next platform to help you land safely and to secure you to the next safety cable. You will never need to clip or unclip yourself throughout the whole journey. Our expert Sky Rangers will do this for you and will ensure your safety.

Is it safe?

The Chiangmai and Chonburi courses are the only courses in Thailand that have been inspected and certified to comply with ACCT international standards by an ACCT accredited Professional Level 2 inspector. This inspection occurs at a minimal of annually.

Yes, our guests can be comfortable that we have insurance for our Zipline courses and also the van transportation to and from the Zipline location.

Can friends and family watch from the Ground?

Unfortunately, Ziplining is not a spectator sport and our Zipline courses are widespread deep in wild Thai rainforests where there is nowhere to watch from the ground. If you do have guests come along who do not wish to Zipline, we charge 800THB for transportation and lunch. Please just let us know in the comments when you book and pay cash for the non-flyers when you arrive. Sorry but we do not offer babysitting services for children.

Do you offer team building, corporate groups, school groups, etc?

Yes, we are a great activity for groups, schools, yearly office parties, team building and more. Please contact our friendly call center for more information.

What should I wear and bring with me?

What to wear?

Please dress comfortably. Sports shoes or other shoes that will not drop off easily are highly recommended. Please do not wear flip flops, excessive or dangling jewelry. You will be in a full body harness suspended high up above the ground, so dress appropriately.

From November to March it is a little cold in Chiang Mai in the mornings (yes, it gets cold in Thailand). Please bring something to keep yourself warm until the day heats up.

From April to October it is the rainy season in Thailand so please bring a raincoat and/or a change of clothes (we sell rainwear on-site at reasonable prices). It doesn’t rain every day during the rainy season, however it’s good to be prepared.

Please bring sunscreen and mosquito repellent if you are sensitive. Generally, there are not many mosquitoes, but it’s good to be prepared.

Hats can be worn to and from the course, however a helmet must be worn by every guest while on the course.

**We have a small shop on-site where you can purchase refreshments, raincoats, ice creams, souvenirs, etc.

What to bring?

Cameras

It’s a good idea to bring a camera to catch the action! Please make sure it fits in your pocket or can be securely attached to your body. In Chiang Mai we also provide a photography service (for a fee) and you can also hire a GoPro HD video camera for 1,500THB for the day which includes USB to take home (not available in Chonburi).

Sky Rangers are not permitted to take photos for you as they are busy concentrating on keeping you and your group safe.

What if I have bags? Do you have lockers or storage?

We have secure storage lockers available, free of charge, which are large enough to fit handbags, small backpacks and valuables.

What if I have bigger bags with me?

You can store your large bags in our office in view of our CCTV cameras. However, Flight of the Gibbon is not responsible for lost or stolen belongings.

How long does the experience last? What’s included?

Generally, the Flight of the Gibbon Experience is approximately seven hours from pick-up to drop off. Please see our sample itineraries below. This includes around two to three hours of Ziplining.

Chiang Mai

Sample Itinerary:

08:30am - Pick up from hotel and transfer to Mae Kampong Village

09:30am - Welcome & introduction, meet your Sky Rangers, put on safety gear and transfer to starting point for a full safety briefing

10:00am - Start your adventure! Approximately 2½ hours of Ziplines, sky-bridges, nature walks and abseiling, all while taking in the glory and majesty of this beautiful and ancient rainforest

2:15pm - Program wrap-up and transfer back to Chiang Mai (journey approximately 1 hour)

*subject to change, depending on weather and availability, timings are approximate.

Chonburi (Bangkok/Pattaya)

Sample Itinerary:

09:30am - Pick up and transfer to Khao Kheow Flight of the Gibbon

11:00am - Welcome & introduction, meet your Sky Rangers, put on safety gear and transfer to starting point for a full safety briefing

11:15am - Start your adventure! Approximately 2 to 2½ hours of Ziplines, sky-bridges, nature walks and abseiling, all while taking in the glory and majesty of this beautiful and pristine rainforest

1:45pm - Enjoy your authentic Thai lunch

2:15pm - Complimentary tour around Khao Kheow Open Safari Park which is home to Gibbon Island and a variety of animals including monkeys, white lions, rhinos, giraffes, elephants, hornbills and more. The safari park tour lasts approximately 45 minutes.

3:00pm - Program wrap-up and depart from Flight of the Gibbon in Khao Kheow back to your pick-up location. Journey is around 1-1½ hours.

*subject to change, depending on weather and availability, timings are approximate.

What if I’m afraid of heights?

Don’t worry, most people are. Our Zipline courses are structured to ease you into the whole experience. And when you see our safety standards, procedures and equipment in action it will help to put you at ease. Even people with a great fear of heights usually feel comfortable to continue soon after starting and we have many guests who have overcome their fear of heights with us.

Will we see gibbons?

Chiang Mai

We have a family of four wild gibbons living in and around our Zipline course in Chiang Mai. Chances are you will hear them and if you are lucky you may see them frolicking in the trees. Gibbons are more active and vocal in the mornings and for the best chance of seeing and hearing them we recommend the early morning booking option at 6.30am.

Chonburi (Bangkok/Pattaya)

Our Chonburi Zipline course is located within Khao Kheow Safari Park and there are gibbons that live there which you will definitely see as part of your Flight of the Gibbon Zipline experience.

** (Side Note) Gibbons are apes not monkeys!

Do you have food options for vegetarian, vegan, halal and gluten free?

We do have a limited menu to accommodate the above-mentioned food preferences. Please let us know in the comments when you make your booking so we can accommodate your needs and let you know what is available. You are also welcome to bring your own food if you have a specialized diet.

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Amazing well organised day out. Door to door service .The road trip to the gibbon Center is beautiful, the village itself rustic, the staff at the Center so helpful, the 'sky Rangers' fun and safe guides over the Incredibles...